Mary Caroline Austin
Weehawken,NJ
Summary
Hard-working and versatile Physician Assistant with 4+ years experience in a surgical subspecialty. Proven to be very adept and productive, achieving patient-centered care using open communication and empathy.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ENT Surgery Physician Assistant
Atlantic Medical Group
New Providence, NJ
10.2025 - Current
- Independently executed patient evaluations, diagnoses, and management of treatment plans for a diverse population (pediatric, adult, geriatric)
- Served as first assist in the OR consisting of: patient preparation, positioning, control of hemorrhage, manipulation of tissue, maintaining clear visualization and suturing/closing
- Provided both preoperative and postoperative care to surgical patients
- Perform in-office procedures to include: rigid and flexible endoscopies, cerumen removal, chemical cautery, intratympanic steroid injections, tympanostomy tubes
ENT Surgery Physician Assistant
Department of Veterans Affairs
Nashville, TN
09.2022 - 09.2025
- Direct patient care in a multidisciplinary team in the outpatient setting
- Performed daily procedures such as: scopes, myringotomy tubes, botox/steroid injections, punch/shave biopsies
- Independently documented patient encounters, performed comprehensive physical exams, ordered diagnostic workup according to clinical guidelines and managed treatment plans
- Assist in orientation of rotating residents/fellows
Education
Master of Medical Science - Physician Assistant Studies
Wake Forest University
05-2022
Bachelor of Science with Honors - Health and Exercise Science, Spanish
Wake Forest University
05-2018
Skills
- EPIC/CPRS Electronic Medical Record Training
- Communication and problem-solving capabilities
- Quick adaptation to new ideas and concepts
- Suturing
Accomplishments
- Graduated at top 3% of physician assistant program.
- Honors Student completed research with a faculty mentor.
- Graduated Magna Cum Laude in undergraduate studies.
- Recognized as Top Student in the Department of Health and Exercise Science based on academics and research.
Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS)
LANGUAGES
Proficient in Spanish
Timeline
ENT Surgery Physician Assistant
Atlantic Medical Group
10.2025 - Current
ENT Surgery Physician Assistant
Department of Veterans Affairs
09.2022 - 09.2025
Bachelor of Science with Honors - Health and Exercise Science, Spanish
Wake Forest University
Master of Medical Science - Physician Assistant Studies
Wake Forest University
AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS
- Graduated within top 3% of Physician Assistant program.
- Honors Student in undergraduate studies completing research with faculty.
- Graduated Magna Cum Laude in undergraduate studies
- Recognized as Top Student in the Department for undergraduate major based on academics and research.